Cosley Zoo

08/24/2025

Our partner from Bednarski Farms visited the zoo recently to work with our two calves, Marigold and Juniper. Both girls were pampered with brushing and a haircut. The girls are maturing nicely and are thriving with the training and care they are receiving at the zoo. We look forward to our next visit from our partner. If you would like to see more of the amazing work happening at Bednarski Farms, follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You may even get to see some familiar faces, Ginny and Gigi!

08/22/2025

Looking for a new back-to-school look? Consider modeling your look after the Blanding’s turtle. Cosley Zoo has three resident Blanding's turtles. Two males, Scooter and Mazini, and one female Jello. Stay tuned for a special steal the look for Jello! She is leucistic!

08/20/2025

What’s that sound?

Have you stopped by our aviary and seen our resident killdeer? If not, you’ve probably heard him, and you might not even have known it! These native, ground-dwelling plover birds have a shrill, characteristic call that give them their name “kill-deer.” And our killdeer is no exception! He can sometimes be heard trilling from the other side of the zoo.

Killdeer can be found in open habitats like fields, where they nest on the ground and hunt for their main food source: insects. Both the males and females carefully incubate their nest, and they will even fake wing injuries to lure predators away from their young!

Next time you stop by the aviary, don’t just look up! Look on the ground for our small but boisterous killdeer.

08/18/2025

🚧 Construction Update! 🚧
According to our onsite inspector llamas, Franklin and Hero, the construction is ongoing.

We want to take a moment to thank our guests who have continued to visit the zoo even during construction. We appreciate your support!

We would like to share how the animals have been doing. While many of our animals have adjusted to the additional noise and vibrations, some have needed more accommodations. MJ, our fox, typically has access to his building during the day to give him some reprieve if he chooses.

We anticipate most of the work in and around the zoo to be completed before the end of the year. We are excited for everyone to experience and enjoy the new Hale Family Education Pavillion.

08/16/2025

08/15/2025

What’s the buzz on national Honeybee Day? 🐝

Bees play a critical role in the environment as pollinators, but not all of them are honeybees. There are over 4,000 species of bees’ native to North America from tiny Perdita bees to large carpenter bees. Stop by the pollinator garden on your next visit and see what kinds of bees you can find.

08/14/2025

Today we celebrate the wonders of nature, big and small. It’s World Lizard Day!
Meet Bindi, our ambassador Bearded Dragon. Bearded Dragons often called “beardies” are native to Australia and live in a variety of environments. While they make popular pets, Bearded Dragons need special care to live long healthy lives. Drop a thread, do you have a lizard at home?

08/12/2025

Today Hero turns two!! Hero is one of the llamas at Cosley Zoo, known best for his moppy hair style and his “singing.” Llamas tend to have a wide range of sounds they use to communicate including hums, grunts, snorts, mews and alarm calls. On your next visit, keep your ears open and you might hear him sing!
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08/11/2025

Congratulations to the winner of our raffle prize! On your visits to Cosley Zoo, stop by the Wild Side Gift Shop to support our work with endangered species and look for opportunities to win fabulous prizes.

08/08/2025

Happy International Cat Day!🐱
Today we celebrate our Canada lynx sisters, Sage and Poppy!
Since their arrival in 2022, these cats have been a purr-fect addition to the zoo. With their thick fur, they’re often resting in the shade in their outdoor enclosure on hot summer days.
When they’re not catnapping, these paw-some cats are chasing feather dusters and licking tasty mouse ice treats for enrichment. Meow is the time to head to Cosley to see Sage and Poppy!

08/06/2025

We had a putt-tastic time at the 42nd Annual Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic! We appreciate the support of the 180+ golfers who joined us at Arrowhead Golf Club. Congratulations to all the gimmick hole and overall team winners.

08/04/2025

Today is the Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic. Thank you to all the golfer who joined us today at Arrowhead Golf Club.